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Patient Safety Attendant – Staffing Office, Float Pool
Mary Washington Healthcare. Continuously observe patients' activity and behavior to ensure a safe and comfortable environment .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in patient observation, communication, and documentation within a healthcare setting. Capable of providing direct patient care while ensuring safety and comfort, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with nursing staff.
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Patient ObservationEffective CommunicationAHA BLS Provider CPRCritical ThinkingMulti-Tasking
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Hard Skills
Vital Signs MeasurementElectronic Medical Record (EMR) DocumentationPatient Hygiene AssistancePatient RepositioningNourishment and Meal Assistance
Soft Skills
CollaborationCoping with Difficult SituationsAnalytical Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
AHA BLS Provider CPR
Industry Keywords
Patient SafetyBloodborne PathogensPersonal Protective EquipmentMulti-Disciplinary Team
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Continuously observe patients' activity and behavior to ensure a safe and comfortable environment
- Communicate regularly with the RN and report changes in patient condition, problems, concerns, and visual observations
- Report patient behaviors that could result in harm to self or others
- Obtain vital signs and communicate findings to the RN as requested
- Assist patients with hygiene needs
- Assist the RN/CNA with linen changes and patient repositioning
- Support the RN with accurate measurement and reporting of intake
- Assist patients with nourishment and meals
- Maintain a safe and orderly patient environment
- Accompany patients to medical procedures and tests while maintaining observation
- Ensure RN or designee coverage before leaving a patient unattended
- Document duties performed in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to speak, read, and understand written orders
- Ability to write reports in English
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
- Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands
- Frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting
- Occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting
- Ability to lift 35 lbs.
- Ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.
- Auditory and visual skills to include color determination
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
- Capacity to cope with difficult situations
- Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends
- Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals
- Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment